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Finally back in Central. Not that visiting Rizenbul was a bad thing, but now that we're back we can get back to work. It's nice not being a bunch of tiny pieces of scrap metal piled up in a crate, too.

...Al? Al, where'd you go? You were just there a minute ago!

((Armor!Ed is taken from his universe's analog of episode 18.))

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Your voice... Al?!

Please tell me it's normal to dress like that in your world.

I'm not dressed like this. This is...

*Metallic sigh.* This is how I am now.

Damn it, no. This isn't how it's supposed to be!

It's better this way than the way it is for you. It was my idea, Al, it's only right that I'm the one who lost his body.

Don't say that! I wanted her back just as badly as you did. That much couldn't have changed between worlds.

But I basically forced you into it! I can't believe there's a world where you wound up that way...

You didn't force anyone. It was just as much my decision as yours. This is completely unfair...

I know you were uncomfortable with it. That automail's hard on you, but I wouldn't want you to end up like this, Al.

Automail? Brother, I am this way, and trust me, it's a lot better than seeing it happen to you.

Your arm and leg.

There has to be a way to fix this. Not just for me, but for you.

Where I come from, that's what you lost. I always thought it was horrible, but compared to this... Maybe we were lucky.

How long have you been this way?

The past four years. Ever since the day we... Well, I'm sure you know.

Four years... That means you probably have more time left than I do.

There are beings in this world connected to the Philosopher's Stone. We'll find a way to get you back to normal.

More time left? What do you mean?

You first-- and my Al, if I can find him here. He needs his arm and leg back.

You really don't know?

You don't need to worry about me, Broth--Ed. But if your brother shows up, I'll try to help him too.

...don't know what, Al?

*Ow, that hurts a little, even if he understands the reasoning.* Thanks.

The risk that comes with being attached to armor like that. Though um, it might be different in your world. I don't want to worry you unnecessarily.

Dammit, you can't just say something like that and then not elaborate!

...Souls were never meant to be separated from their real bodies like this. There's the possibility of rejection at any time.

Rejection?!

Maybe not! I mean, if you're armor then obviously things can be different, right?

I'm only telling you because there's a chance it could be important later.

That's all the more reason to find a way to fix you!

Stupid Brother. Worry about yourself.

What are you saying? Of course I'm going to worry about you!